Power Firmware Developer Intern - Rochester, MN & Austin, TX - 2027

IBM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure & Technology in Austin seeks Software Engineers and Computer Scientists to develop firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems, delivering performance, reliability, and security for enterprise workloads.

You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, designing firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, and virtualization features, collaborating with colleagues worldwide to push innovative AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• C/C++ programming experience demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or research.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Strong interest in firmware development, embedded systems, low-level programming, operating systems, or hypervisors.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a passion for technology and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and low-level system software for IBM Power Systems to deliver performance, reliability, and security.
• Design and implement firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, systems management, virtualization features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to solve complex challenges and deliver innovations for enterprise workloads.
• Gain hands-on experience with processor technologies and AI infrastructure while contributing to next-generation enterprise computing.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Data structures

Firmware development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Linux development

Git

Python

Debugging

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future‑ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future‑ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Location Flexibility: By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and agree to be considered for any of the listed locations associated with this position and are willing to work at the location where you are ultimately assigned.

Your Role And Responsibilities

IBM is seeking Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Computer Engineers to help develop the firmware and low-level system software that powers IBM Power Systems, one of the industry's most advanced enterprise computing platforms. IBM Power systems are designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, security, and scalability for mission-critical workloads, hybrid cloud environments, and AI applications.

As a developer, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, designing and implementing firmware, platform initialization, hardware enablement, systems management, virtualization technologies, and performance and reliability features for next-generation IBM Power servers. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers across hardware and software disciplines to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovations that run some of the world's most demanding enterprise workloads.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with processor technologies, low-level programming, system architecture, and AI infrastructure while helping shape the future of enterprise computing.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Programming experience in C/C++ demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or research
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Strong interest in firmware development, embedded systems, low-level programming, operating systems, or hypervisors
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a passion for technology and continuous learning

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Coursework or project experience in Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, or Systems Programming
• Knowledge of hardware/software interactions and familiarity with technologies such as PCIe, I2C, system buses, or processor architecture
• Experience with Linux development, Git, Python, debugging, testing, or open-source software projects
• Familiarity with virtualization, QEMU, AI infrastructure, or machine learning technologies